University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-posted 5 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Little Rock, AR
5,001-10,000 employees

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy The Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS II) in the Blood Bank performs advanced, specialized laboratory testing to support safe and effective transfusion services. This role is responsible for independently performing and validating complex immunohematology procedures—including blood typing, antibody screening and identification, compatibility testing, and investigation of transfusion reactions.

  • Provide direct patient care by supplying the patient with appropriate blood components.
  • Perform ABO/Rh, IAT, DAT, antibody identification, cross-matching units of blood, and running the Automated ABO/RH, IAT equipment.
  • Wash red blood cells and platelets.
  • Perform platelet cross-matching and platelet antibody identification.
  • Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance
  • Issue blood and blood components to the floors.
  • Understand the importance of massive trauma and to issue blood and blood components as outlined in the Massive Transfusion Protocol.
  • Communicate effectively with the blood bank customers, including physicians, nurses, and other UAMS staff members.
  • Receive samples and to ensure all samples are appropriately labeled and collected properly for the Blood Bank.
  • Assist in the training of new staff and students
  • Maintain competency and train on all revised and new policy/procedures promptly.
  • Report any deviation from standard operating procedures to the supervisor on time.
  • Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance with 100% accuracy.
  • Assist with the performance of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual quality control.
  • May perform other assigned duties.
  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or Bachelor of Science in a related discipline with 2 yrs of experience.
  • ASCP Certification or equivalent
  • 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory
  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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